Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,362 (100%) |
| Population Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 40 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $64,766 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,358 |
| Median Home Value | $125,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,730 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,575 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,422 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,733 (11.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,997 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Family Households | 9,182 (65.6%) |
The table below compares Wapello County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 20 | 81st |
| Population Density | # 14 | 87th |
| Median Household Income | # 80 | 20th |
| Per Capita Income | # 94 | 6th |
| Diversity Index | # 7 | 94th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.